Tony's Variety

Tony's Variety has been a fixture in Olympia for years, and locals will tell you it's earned its reputation the honest way. Ask anyone who shops here and you'll hear the same thing: the staff know their products cold. Regulars point to Stephan, Chris, and Dean by name, guys who've been behind the counter long enough to answer just about any question and, if they don't have what you're after, point you to where you can find it. One longtime customer put it plainly, having shopped here for the better part of a decade and coming back for the fair prices and the forthright, no-nonsense attitude.

The glass is what really gets people talking. This is a favorite in town for anyone who appreciates a beautiful piece, with water pipes and glass art from local artists that folks describe as worth collecting whether you use them or just display them. We've heard from more than one person who came in for a quick stop and ended up spending half an hour wandering the shelves. Prices on pieces run a wide range, so there's something here for a casual buyer and for someone hunting a real showpiece.

They also carry Quartz Castle gear for those who know exactly what they want. Beyond the glass, the selection covers the ground you'd expect from a well-stocked tobacco shop in Olympia: cigars, cigarettes, hookah and shisha, tobacco pipes, vaporizers and disposable vapes, rolling papers, lighters and torches in every shape, plus the usual smoking accessories. If they don't stock something, they'll special-order it, and people say that's been easy and convenient. The shop keeps things clean and well organized, and the vibe is relaxed and welcoming.

A few folks find the crew a little quiet on a slow day, but most walk out having been treated well. Before you shop anywhere else, the word around Olympia is check Tony's first.